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Preface
The Technician Interface is a command-line interface that lets you manage Bay
Networks routers. You can use the Technician Interface to install a router,
maintain or diagnose router operation, and monitor and configure certain basic
router functions.
Before You Begin
If you are responsible for installing or maintaining a Bay Networks
®
router or
BayStream
™
platform using Bay Networks Technician Interface commands, you
need to read this guide.
Before using this guide to issue Technician Interface commands, you must
complete the following procedures:
• Install the hardware platform.
• Use one of the following methods to establish a connection to the platform:
-- Connect the serial port of an ASCII terminal device (for example, a DEC
VT100) directly to the console port of the platform.
-- Connect the serial port of a workstation or PC directly to the console port
of the platform. (Run ASCII terminal emulation software on the
workstation or PC.)
-- Dial in to the console port of the platform from a workstation or PC
running ASCII terminal emulation software. This alternative requires one
modem locally attached to your workstation or PC, and another modem
locally attached to the console port of the platform you want to access.
-- Establish a Telnet (in-band) connection to the platform.